US tightens visa and green card rules: 5 countries Indian techies can explore for overseas jobs, PR

US suspension of PERM processing at eight technology companies adds uncertainty for Indian professionals considering Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the UAE or UK, where skilled-worker routes may lead to residence. Eligibility depends on occupation, salary, qualifications, language and sponsorship; work visas are not permanent residence. The suspension neither cancels visas nor stops all green-card cases.

Can Zumba really be a full-body workout? Expert shares the fitness benefits of dance-based exercise

Zumba offers a full-body workout, alternating intensity while engaging legs, core and arms, improving coordination and burning about 400–600 calories an hour. It cannot replace strength training; adding resistance exercises and cardio equipment creates a complete routine. Beginners can adapt moves; those with medical concerns should seek advice. Its party-like music keeps people engaged.

Professional sumo-wrestling comes to America

America’s first sumo league will debut in Austin on October 10, as promoter Stuart Snyder bets $5 million that 57 wrestlers can turn the sport into family entertainment. Its ring and carefully chosen contestants signal an Americanized approach, while athletes debate traditional rituals and attire. Newcomers, including veterans and amateurs, have embraced sumo for competition, belonging and body positivity.

Drishyam 3 mints ₹400 crore in 8 days, becomes Ajay Devgn's highest-grossing film beating Singham 3

Drishyam: The Conclusion has grossed ₹407 crore worldwide in eight days, crossing ₹400 crore and becoming Ajay Devgn’s highest-grossing film. Domestic net reached ₹260 crore, and its ₹176.5-crore opening weekend ranked seventh among Hindi films. Abhishek Pathak’s third installment reunites Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran, while adding Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj; it opened October 2.

Who is Ajikya Shinde? CJP leader to lead Jantar Mantar stir in Abhijeet Dipke's absence

CJP says organisation chief Ajinkya Shinde will lead its Jantar Mantar protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after Shinde was detained and allegedly taken to an undisclosed location. Dipke, CJP’s founder, named him successor in a prerecorded video anticipating arrests. Shinde organised the group’s Mumbai agitation and backed its campaign to improve government schools.

Working to reduce police response time to emergencies: Suvendu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched an emergency response system with 450 cars and 450 motorcycles, pledging four of each for every station within a year to reduce times. He said police average 90 minutes, against Kolkata’s 10–15, and approved 1,500 drivers. He cited poor station conditions and promised 11,000 constables before Durga Puja.

DU orders campus safety audits, sets October 12 deadline for report submission

Delhi University ordered safety audits across colleges, departments and hostels, with reports due October 12; officials must identify blind spots, repair faulty lights, improve CCTV coverage and visibility, and coordinate infrastructure fixes. The directive also calls for more police surveillance, pink booths, Vamika van patrols, gender-sensitisation workshops and self-defence training, following assaults and student protests.

Will US Green Card curbs push GCC expansion, office and premium housing demand back home?

US green-card filing freeze for Indian IT firms may boost India’s property market as companies expand Global Capability Centres and research operations. Office demand could rise in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, while higher-paid workers support premium homes above ₹1.5 crore. Expansion may be gradual; GCCs accounted for nearly 45% of top-city office leasing in H1 2026.

'Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar': Neha Bora announces new stir location

AISA national president Neha Bora announced Friday that a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had shifted from Jantar Mantar to Dilli Haat, as police maintained security in New Delhi. Bora urged supporters to attend despite police action against protesters and organisers.

DU's SOL steps in to support treatment of faculty member's child with rare genetic disorder

Delhi University’s distance education centre has begun facilitating support for a faculty member’s child with spinal muscular atrophy Type 2, after teachers’ appeals prompted a committee, including AIIMS doctors, to consider funding gene therapy. Crowdfunding has raised about ₹1 crore, just 6.25% of expected costs. The rare disease is not covered by CGHS; donations will support the child’s treatment and welfare.

The Ultimate 5-Day South Sri Lanka Itinerary: Beaches, Surfing, Sunsets & Late-Night Parties

South Sri Lanka offers a five-day coastal escape blending beaches, surfing, snorkeling, heritage, sunsets and nightlife in Talpe, Weligama, Galle Fort, Koggala, Mirissa, Unawatuna and Hiriketiya. It balances ocean adventures with downtime, food and beachside nights; check conditions, use sun protection and stay flexible. Colombo’s airport lies outside the city, so heading south saves time.

CJI Surya Kant forms panel to address mental, physical well-being of judicial officers

India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant formed a Supreme Court committee, led by Justice K V Viswanathan, to protect judicial officers’ well-being amid heavy workloads and emotionally demanding cases. With medical experts, it will identify needs, coordinate welfare measures and review support. The initiative follows research on stress and reflects global recognition that judicial well-being underpins justice.

Arthritis myths vs facts: Surgeon explains common misconceptions about symptoms, causes, treatment

Arthritis surgery should not automatically be postponed: decisions should reflect pain, stiffness, mobility, imaging, lifestyle and response to other treatments, since delay can undermine independence and wellbeing. A specialist says arthritis is manageable, exercise may help, and persistent pain warrants assessment; replacement can restore activity when conservative care fails. Arthritis can affect younger people, too.

Who was Dr. Alexander Aslani? Celebrity plastic surgeon shot dead inside Marbella clinic

Spanish police arrested an 18-year-old Swedish national in connection with the shooting of celebrity surgeon Dr Alexander Aslani at his Marbella clinic, as investigators weigh a patient dispute against a contract killing. Aslani, 57, was shot on October 7 and died; authorities have announced neither charges nor a motive. He founded Cirumed and treated celebrities.

‘Hung upside down, beaten’: UP BJP MLA accused of holding 3 men hostage over ‘gold bangle theft’

Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Kunwar Sushant Singh is accused of holding three young men captive and torturing them over suspected theft of his son’s gold bangles; one victim is reportedly critically injured. Families allege beatings, hanging upside down and electric shocks. A complaint names Singh and five others; police are investigating, and allegations remain unproven. Singh denies wrongdoing.

Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar Gandhi detained ahead of Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan protest

Mumbai Police detained Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, on Saturday before his planned protest supporting the Cockroach Janata Party’s Delhi agitation. Picked up in Bandra, he was taken to D N Nagar police station. Police cited no permission and court directions restricting protests to Azad Maidan; CJP workers said they had emailed police without reply.

After Kamal Haasan, Kunal Kapoor calls out Elon Musk’s ‘colonial mindset’ over Starlink row in India

Elon Musk questioned why Starlink still lacks an Indian licence despite five years of compliance, asking whether Ambani was “the real boss of India” and alleging oligarchs blocked the service to protect a monopoly. India denied that its rules discriminate against satellite providers; actor Kunal Kapoor criticized Musk’s “colonial mindset” and saviour complex, citing the Thailand cave rescue and Brazil’s dispute with X.

Creak show: Is it sound that makes horror films so scary?

Horror films exploit sounds the brain instinctively treats as danger, especially screams, shrieks and rough, unpredictable vocalisations that trigger attention and startle responses even during sleep. Studies find scores mimic such sounds, while shifting rhythms and sudden silence sustain vigilance. From *Psycho*’s screeching violins to *Jaws*’ predator motif, filmmakers have long used ancient survival instincts.

PV Sindhu donates jerseys, dresses to Deepika's mental health foundation: They cost ₹850 to ₹1,100

Actor Deepika Padukone launched “Featured Closets” on World Mental Health Day, naming badminton champion PV Sindhu its first guest curator; Sindhu’s jerseys and outfits sell for ₹850– ₹1,100, with proceeds funding mental-health programs, helplines and campaigns. The initiative expands Padukone’s charity closet, inviting public figures to donate pre-loved clothing for The Live Love Laugh Foundation, founded in 2015.

CJP protest: The law that allows Delhi Police to set up barricades, checkpoints and restrict traffic

Delhi Police barricaded 37 Jantar Mantar entry points Saturday, diverting traffic ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The 1978 Delhi Police Act empowers the commissioner to temporarily close streets, authorise vehicle-check barriers and regulate traffic; closures require public notice, and traffic rules generally need advance publication. The Act established Delhi’s police force.

Case closed? Deepanjana Pal writes on Drishyam 3

Director Abhishek Pathak says *Drishyam: The Conclusion* will end the franchise, as Vijay Salgaonkar again outwits police in a pulpy, crowd-pleasing finale. Ajay Devgn’s unflappable underdog keeps the fun alive, though a revelation weakens *Drishyam 2* and implausible twists eclipse suspense. The review contrasts the film’s theatrics with the original’s sharper menace and social force.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin accuses INDIA bloc, CJP of trying to destabilise country

BJP chief Nitin Nabin accused Rahul Gandhi’s INDIA bloc and the Cockroach Janta Party of seeking to destabilise India after electoral defeats, as groups planned a Delhi protest demanding Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged voter-roll revision irregularities. Police denied permission and imposed sweeping security restrictions; Nabin also alleged foreign interference.

Canter truck hits pilgrims returning from shrine in UP’s Saharanpur, 4 killed, over 15 injured

A canter truck rammed pilgrims returning from Shakambhari Devi shrine in Saharanpur on Saturday, killing four and injuring more than 15. Victims were from Kushawali village, Meerut district; critically injured pilgrims were referred to hospitals. Police detained the driver and cleaner. About 18 devotees carrying sacred flame had stopped on a Deoband highway flyover when struck.

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 all you need to know: Round 1 fixtures, groups, and key India players in action

The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy starts October 11, with 38 teams slated for 19 matches, though Arunachal Pradesh could forfeit against Nagaland amid a cricket-association dispute. KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Mohammed Shami will play, while defending champions Jammu and Kashmir meet Madhya Pradesh. The 138-match season is split around limited-overs tournaments.

Tanishaa Mukerji tells paparazzi not to trouble Jaya Bachchan at Durga Puja

Tanishaa Mukerji has urged photographers and visitors at the Mukerji family’s Durga Puja to behave respectfully and, especially, not provoke Jaya Bachchan, joking that some paparazzi deliberately rile her. At a Mumbai press conference ahead of the 2026 celebrations, she warned of crowds and pushing at the pandal. Jaya has often criticized paparazzi culture.

Delhi Police says viral video of huge crowd outside Jantar Mantar is old: ‘Footage from July 20’

Delhi deployed 40,000 police and paramilitary personnel, adding barricades and spike strips, as CJP planned a Jantar Mantar protest. Police said a viral 7 a.m. crowd video was old footage from July 20; party leaders were detained at the airport. CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities; police cite violence and safety concerns.

Who is Dhruv Rathee? Germany-based Indian YouTuber detained in Gurugram

Germany-based YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police at Gurugram home on Saturday after returning to join a Cockroach Janta Party-led protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. His videos gained attention during the 2024 election, drawing both support and criticism. Born in Haryana, Rathee began YouTube in 2014 and has over 30 million subscribers.

HC asks Centre to finalise SOP for using service dogs to assist differently-abled

Delhi High Court has urged the Centre to finalise by January 7, 2027, a procedure governing service dogs for people with disabilities, to support safer movement. A draft is under review, with suggestions including registration numbers and identifiable collars. The 2024 petition says India lacks a framework amid risks from stray-animal attacks on vulnerable residents.

A Japanese guide to keeping it together... when disaster strikes

Japan’s disaster preparedness is woven into everyday life, protecting communities through practical designs that reduce risks before catastrophe strikes. Cherry-blossom gatherings historically compacted riverbank soil against landslides; flood-ready embankments, fire-resistant neighborhoods and emergency parks provide wider safeguards, while schools double as shelters. Shaped by centuries of earthquakes, floods and volcanic risk, this collective approach offers lessons worldwide.

Asian countries, including India, must accelerate transition to renewable energy

Asian countries, including India, must lead the Global South’s just transition to renewable energy, climate activist Harjeet Singh said at Bangkok Climate Action Week, urging developed nations to answer for weak climate action and unmet finance pledges. Regional advocates urged stronger cooperation and a clean-energy roadmap at regional talks ahead of November’s UN climate summit.